Raffaele Cuica bridal boutique marks 70 years with Fashion Week debut

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Melbourne's Raffaele Cuica bridal boutique is debuting at Melbourne Fashion Week after 70 years in business.

Raffaele Cuica bridal boutique in Brunswick, Melbourne, is marking 70 years in business with its debut at Melbourne Fashion Week. The boutique was founded by Italian tailor Raffaele Ciuca, who arrived in Australia in 1952 after a 52-day voyage on the Surriento ocean liner. He was 21 years old and carried only a suitcase and his tailoring knowledge, having come from a family of tailors in L'Aquila, Italy, where his family had worked as tailors for four generations.

The boutique is now recognised as one of Australia's leading bridal destinations, stocking exclusive pieces from designers including Vivienne Westwood, Berta, Nicole+Felicia, Steven Khalil and Vera Wang Bride. Located on the corner of Sydney Road and Victoria Street, it is run as General Manager by Patricia Pallozzi, the founder's daughter. The boutique has dressed various notable brides over its 70 years.

How it is being reported

• Celeb-loved bridal boutique Raffaele Cuica celebrates 70 years with Melbourne Fashion Week debutArmed with a suitcase and a firm knowledge of tailoring, Raffaele Cuica launched one of Australia’s most loved bridal boutiques. Now they’re coming to Melbourne Fashion Week.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 20:03
• Celeb-loved bridal boutique Raffaele Cuica celebrates 70 years with Melbourne Fashion Week debutArmed with a suitcase and a firm knowledge of tailoring, Raffaele Cuica launched one of Australia’s most loved bridal boutiques. Now they’re coming to Melbourne Fashion Week.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 20:03

In this story: Raffaele Cuica · Melbourne Fashion Week · Brunswick · Melbourne · Raffaele Ciuca · Patricia Pallozzi · L'Aquila

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